The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees blames funding for three inmates recently escaping correctional facilities. Danny Homan, president of the organization, said an increase in staff is needed to prevent similar situations.

"We need to have enough staff that we can keep them there and not run away,” said Homan.

Homan said staff cuts are happening across the state, and that inmates aren't serving enough time in prison because of them.

“They are trying to get inmates out because it justifies for less staff,” said Homan. “One of the gentleman that escaped is a previous escapee.”

Fred Scaletta of the Department of Corrections said they take inmates on the loose seriously and are working to protect the public by reviewing ways to decrease these incidents.

Amodeo is serving a 10-year sentence for possession of controlled substance, and Foley is serving a 27-year sentence for possession of controlled substance, prohibited acts-meth and voluntary absence.

An investigation has been launched at the facility and with local law enforcement.